Motorola Atrix Gingerbread update rolling out now for AT&T users

It was only a few days ago we got word that AT&T had started the Gingerbread soak for the Motorola Atrix, now -- the update, v4.5.9.1 is rolling out to users who are running stock builds on their devices. If you're rooted or have unlocked your bootloader to load the previously beta version, you will need to flash back. The full announcement info is past the break for you all, and don't hesitate to let us know how the update is working for you in the comments or in the Android Central forums. If manual updates are more your thing, the updates are available on the Motorola site.

Vipre Mobile security app for Android now in public beta testing

From the folks who brought you Vipre Antivirus for Windows, Vipre Mobile for Android is now available for a public beta testing. Along with the standard functions you would expect from a security application, Vipre offers a bit of parental controls and some unique methods to block messages containing phrases or words deemed undesirable. Here's how they describe the features in a weekly newsletter sent out to current users of their PC software:

Antispam: Spam is not only annoying, it may contain malicious links. Antispamstops texting spam from hitting your phone, blocking by content or byspecific phone numbers.

AppControl: You may want to show off your phone or maybe a friend needs tomake a call. But there are some applications that you just don't want anyoneelse to run like personal email, or online financial programs. WithAppControl, you can control what applications can be run on your Androiddevice with or without permission.

Remote Locate: Ever want to know where your children are. With VIPRE Mobileyou can track their Android phone or device on a map from the VIPRE Mobilewebsite. You can even follow its location, showing you where it's been over aperiod of time.

Remote Wipe: If your device is ever lost or stolen, you can easily remotelywipe its contents so that no one will be able to see your personalinformation.

Remote Alarm: How many times have you asked "Where did I leave my phone?"Just got to the VIPRE Mobile website and set the remote alarm and your devicewill emit a very hearable and loud tone.

Backup: Maintain and protect your vital contacts, pictures, videos and otherpersonal items safe on our secure online servers. If your device is ever lost(or you buy a new one and want to transfer your data), just click one buttonto bring it all back. You can also backup your data to an SD card.

Parental Controls: From the website you can easily enable or disable webbrowsing, email, texting, phone calls or texting while driving, or simply settime restrictions when it's appropriate to use these features.

I'm sure many parents out there will be interested in a bit more control over what their kids are doing with an Android smartphone, and it looks like Vipre is trying to fill that need. As mentioned, the application is currently in an open beta, so like all other things beta there may be bugs. If you're feeling brave and want to check it out, hit the source link for more details and a download (Android 2.2 or higher).

HTC Ruby: Android or WP7 device?

Here is your questionable device for the day. Say hello to the HTC Ruby -- a device that interestingly enough, we can only see the backside reflection of in what is positively an HTC Flyer. The real kicker? According to Flickr the images were actually snapped using an HTC Ruby. Our friends over at WPCentral are in just as much debate about this as we are, except they're hoping it is a Windows Phone 7 device rather then Android. What do you all think -- Android or Windows Phone 7?

Android portrait sliders, Freezing apps [From the Forums]

We've managed to survive another week here at Android Central and even banged out a podcast for you all to listen to if you haven't done so as of yet. Make sure you click on back a few pages to get caught on up on all the news, and don't forget to make your way into the Android Central forums:

Verizon offering free 30-day trial of the new VZ Navigator

Verizon has updated their VZ Navigator application, and along with the new name of Verizon Navigator VX, comes a free 30 day trial for new users, and some cool new features, the highlights of which we've outlined below:

Smart Routes with Real-Time Traffic – Updated every 60 seconds, telling you when traffic is ahead and mapping out detours to get you around it

Voice Turn-by-Turn Directions – Even with other apps open, you will continue hearing where to turn to keep you on track

Some of these new features look really nice. I'm especially loving the overhead freeway signs, which could save many a headache while tooling around an unfamiliar city. To see a short video overview, be sure to visit the source link.

A video walkthrough of the unholy marriage of BlackBerry and Android

BlackBerry fans everywhere were astonished Thursday when an early version of the Android Player for the PlayBook leaked out and their little tablets suddenly became usable. Usable as in once you've got Android running on the PlayBook, you suddenly have an e-mail app. Craziness!

Pretty cool stuff, especially since it's running Android 2.3.3, and there's a good chance your phone doesn't even that yet. Glad we could help you out there, RIM.

Mobile Nations Podcast Episode 3

Phil, Kevin, Derek, Dan, and Rene talk Netflix on Android, media on Mobile, the RIM-pire striking back, news execs at webOS, Nokia Windows Phones, 20 million iPhones, and hitting the budget buyer sweet spot. Bringing together the heads of state of Android, BlackBerry, iOS, webOS, and Windows Mobile for full on round-table action. This is Mobile Nations!

LG's smartphone offerings for the rest of 2011 leaked and rendered

LG has jumped into Android in a big way, releasing phones this year that cover everything from the entry level in the popular Optimus One line, to the future generation hardware configuration of the Optimus 3D. Now the folks at PocketNow have gotten their hands on the rest of LG's 2011 roadmap, and as expected Android rules the roost. Besides the LG Fantasy, a Windows Phone 7 offering that George over at WP Central has a look at here, some follow-ups to existing phones have emerged, as well as a couple things that sound pretty darn nice.

The LG Prada K2, scheduled for a holiday 2011 release, packs a dual-core punch in a 4.3-inch NOVA LCD display, checks in at 8.8 mm thick, and runs Android 2.3. It also features front and rear cameras (1.3MP and 8MP respectively) and 21 Mbps HSPA+ data speeds. With its case design inspired by Prada, this should turn more than a few heads when it shows up -- fingers crossed for a U.S. release.

The LG Univa appears to be the Optimus One replacement. It checks in squarely in the entry-level range with an 800 MHz single-core CPU, 3.5-inch HVGA display, DLNA support and runs Gingerbread. At 11.9 mm thick, the Univa looks like it might bring a nice bit of style to the entry-level. Look for it in Q4.

The LG Victor is another entry-level handset, with a little more punch. Its 1GHz CPU and 3.8-inch OLED display pair up with Gingerbread, Wifi direct, and front and rear cameras (VGA and 5MP). This one is supposedly coming this quarter, so look for info soon.

The LG Gelato is one we've seen a couple times before, but it appears there will be an NFC version as well, as the LG Gelato NFC is scheduled for a Q4 release. The specs hold true to the Sprint version with an 800MHz CPU and 3.2 inch display, but the addition of NFC should make a few happy.

The LG E2 looks like LG's entry in the huge low end market, and should make for a great first smartphone or a pre-pay device. Details are sparse, save for a "sub-gigahertz" processor and and a basic camera. Pair this one with the right price, and you have a recipe for success -- especially in developing countries across the globe.

Finally, we have the LG K. We don't even have a render for this one, and very few details. Supposedly to have a 4.5 inch display and a true 720p screen, PocketNow thinks this will be the LG P930. We think it will be awesome.

There are no pictures for any of these devices yet, but you can see some unofficial type renders from the folks at PocketNow, so be sure to hit the source link to see a series of cgi black slabs. We'll be on the lookout for more information about these.

GetGlue announces beta sign-ups for a new app

I'm a big fan of GetGlue. It's the social media sharing site for couch potatoes! With apps for all kinds of devices, it's quickly become very popular, and is as easy to use as foursquare. Today GetGlue tweeted that they are working on a brand new app for Android, and that if you want in now, you've got to sign up for the beta. You can find the sign up page at the link below, or download the current version from the Android Market.

Baseball fans in Anaheim will like this news for sure. T-Mobile and the Los Angeles Angels have just announced a partnership that will allow fans to rent either a Samsung Galaxy Tab or T-Mobile G Slate during Los Angeles Angels games, The tablets, when rented will come pre-loaded with some goodies:

Free content from the Zinio magazine app, with the ability to read from a sampling of magazines during the game, including ESPN and many other popular magazines, drawing from Zinio’s library of more than 4,500 magazine titles.

Free T-Mobile TV (on the T-Mobile G-Slate only), providing content from popular TV shows. All regular free content, plus the “Select” package, regularly $4.99, is available as part of the game-day tablet rental.

Pretty awesome! Hopefully, T-Mobile will be able to expand the program in the long run and bring it to many other venues. Just don't go rooting the tablets should you decide to go ahead and rent one during a game.

Amazon outs Motorola Droid Bionic desktop dock, car dock [updated]

Might we be getting our best look at the Motorola Droid Bionic here, from Amazon? If a pair of product pages are to be believed, we most certainly are. And is that a chrome ring we see around the phone?

At the left is the desktop dock, which is billed as "A station with an extra sense. With ESP technology, you decide which apps and short cuts to keep on your home screen and the dock remembers." In addition to charging the phone, it's also got a 3.5mm audio jack for outputting music, or taking calls.

And on the right is the vehicle navigation dock with rapid vehicle charger. It's also said to have that same ESP technology, which really is just a fancy way for saying the phone knows when it's docked and will switch to car mode -- just like other docks.

No pricing or release listed on either, though you can sign up to be notified when they're available.

Sprint rolling out Nexus S 4G update on July 25

Since its release, Sprint customers have had quite a number of complaints about the Nexus S 4G and have been patiently awaiting an update that they hoped would fix some of these issues. Earlier this month we saw that the update was delayed, but Sprint has come out and confirmed that the update will begin rolling out on July 25, only three days away.

These enhancements should increase 4G data speeds and signal strength for users. The software update also improves Wi-Fi connectivity, speakerphone audio quality and adds TTY support for the deaf and hard of hearing.

This should come as warmly welcomed news by all Nexus S 4G owners, and while the update is scheduled to start on July 25, it will be a staggered roll out as usual, and should reach everyone's device within three weeks from then.

Revive old software on your device with some emulators

Looking to kick it old school and play some Contra on your Android device? There's an emulator for that. Since the release of Android, emulator apps have come and gone -- some pulled by Google, some just simply no longer supported any more by their developers. However, if you're looking to replace some of those that have disappeared you can check out some of the ones available from Marat Fayzullin.

iNES - iNES emulates classic NES and Famicom videogame consoles from Nintendo. It plays NES, Famicom, DiskSystem, and VS System games in a desktop window or full screen. Save game at any time and restart from that point later. You can also use GameGenie cheat codes, make screenshots and save game music in MIDI format.

MasterGear - The MasterGear emulates several 8bit videogame consoles from SEGA. It plays Master System, GameGear, Mark 2, Mark 3, SG1000, SC3000, and SF7000 games in a desktop window or full screen. You can save game at any time and restart from that point if you get killed, make screenshots, and even save game music in MIDI format to play it later.

VGB - VGB emulates Nintendo GameBoy handhelds and their accessories. It plays GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Color, and Super GameBoy games in a window or full screen. VGB also supports the Pocket Printer, GameGenie cheat codes, and more. Please notice that VGB will not play GameBoy Advance games: you will need VGBA for that.

VGBA - VGBA emulates the Nintendo GameBoy Advance handheld. It plays GameBoy Advance games in a desktop window or full screen. Please notice that VGBA will not play classic GameBoy games: you will need VGB for that.

Marat has quite a few others available for more obscure systems as well, if you're looking to check them out you can hit the source link for more details and download links to all listed.

Android Quick App: Domino Run

We were all kids once (right?), and a staple of kid-dom was stacking up dominoes only to knock them down. Easy, dumb simple, clean fun. Now we're old and haggard, but there's an app out there that will not only keep your mind sharp, but also help you relive your younger days. For the kid in all of us, there is Domino Run.

Domino Run is pretty straightforward. You have dominoes you need to shuffle around to knock down a special blue domino, known as "the Finisher." Don't knock down the blue one, you lose. Oh, and did I mention you need to knock all of the other dominoes down before the Finisher falls? If you don't do that, you lose again.

Gameplay starts off simple, but gets progressively more difficult, adding mechanics like you dropping dominoes off of ledges to knock down other dominoes, or the introduction of the red domino, which I believe is called the Stopper. The challenges don't end there, as there's an entire list of uniquely powered dominoes that come in the later levels (that I didn't get to see in my time with the game).

Scoring is done medal-style, with gold, silver, and bronze medals being awarded to you based on moves spent and the time it took you to complete a level. The easiest way to game the system get gold medals on everything that I've found is to take your time plotting out a successful move, then immediately replay the level and use your plan as fast as you can. Instant gold medal!

Overall, Domino Run is a fun, calming, throwback-to-an-older-day kind of game, and I dig it. There's both free and paid version in the Market, and the free version lets you play a full 20 levels, so it's not a bad deal. If you feel like taking the plunge into 70 levels of domino madness, the full version only sets you back a buck.

Good Technology teams with T-Mobile USA to offer enterprise-class security for business customers on Android

As the adoption of Android continues, the amount of people looking to use their Android devices in enterprise environments is increasing along with it. T-Mobile and Good Technology have now teamed up to bring enterprise-class security to business customers on Android through Good for Enterprise. Through the agreement T-Mobile business customers now have access to Good for Enterprise on the Galaxy S 4G, the HTC Sensation 4G, the T-Mobile G-Slate, as well as the Dell Streak 7.

"As more employees start to use personal devices at their places of work, and as more companies adopt Android for business, we want to provide the best services to support their needs," said Britt Wehrman, vice president of B2B marketing for T-Mobile USA. "With Good's solution, now IT administrators can help make sure company information is secure when employees are using T-Mobile's powerful array of Android devices."

If you find yourself in the enterprise environment the agreement with T-Mobile could be just the thing you need to have your employer welcome Android into their systems. Looking for the full details? You'll find them past the break in the press release.

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